NZ Government acts as advocate for fishing industry at international meeting
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
As a result of the New Zealand government’s lobbying efforts on behalf of the fishing industry, a regional fisheries meeting this...
Public feedback sought on marine protection for south eastern South Island
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Fisheries New Zealand and DOC are seeking public feedback on a proposed network of marine protected areas off the southeast coast...
Swingbridge reopens ahead of national ride
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A swingbridge in Pureora Forest has reopened in time for a cycling event which travels the length of New Zealand this...
Algal bloom likely cause of birds’ ill health and death
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A toxic blue green algal bloom is now thought to be the cause of sickness and even death of birds in...
Sea lion and pup hit by vehicle in Coastal Otago
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC is appealing for information following the tragic death of a rāpoka/New Zealand sea lion mum and pup on a Coastal...
Paparoa Track on target for full March 1 opening
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The Paparoa Track, New Zealand’s newest Great Walk is on target to be fully open for walkers and bikers from March...
Greenpeace puts Jacinda in a dirty Canterbury river
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
Hoardings are going up today in one of the country’s dirtiest rivers – to remind the Prime Minister of the promises...
Successful breeding season for one of our rarest birds
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
One of New Zealand’s rarest bird, the tara-iti/New Zealand fairy tern has had a successful summer breeding season, with seven chicks...
New visitor experience at Blue Pools
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A new track and carpark are opening tomorrow at the Blue Pools, a popular site on State Highway 6, near Makarora...
What your apple core can do to our native birds
Source: Department of Conservation
What may seem like a harmless action could be negatively impacting our native species.
You may be (unknowingly) contributing to our litter...
What your apple core can to do our native birds
Source: Department of Conservation
What may seem like a harmless action could be negatively impacting our native species.
You may be (unknowingly) contributing to our litter...
Upgrades to northern Coromandel campgrounds
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Visitors to three DOC campgrounds in the northern Coromandel can enjoy fresh new shower and toilet facilities over coming weeks.
Date: 11 February...
